Area
Italy
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Xylella fastidiosa
Date
01/01/2020
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Pest control
Description
Approved funding for the compensation of farmers affected by xylella fastidiosa disease and for activities aimed at restoring olive oil production, while containing the spread of the plague.
Notes
ITALY pest control: With regard to xylella fastidiosa, the bacterial disease that affects in particular olive cultivation, the Government of Italy approved a plan to deploy EUR 300 million (USD 332 million) over the 20202021 period both as compensation for farmers and for activities aimed at restoring olive oil production while containing the spreading of the disease.
